Kingston Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Leadership Team and Board 2025–26

Change often brings uncertainty – but for Kingston Chamber of Commerce, it marks a fresh chapter grounded in community and renewed leadership.

At our recent Annual General Meeting, we reviewed the year gone by and expressed sincere thanks to our outgoing President, Chris Hirsch. His thoughtful leadership, steady presence and generous support have left a lasting mark on the Chamber’s recent journey.

Looking ahead, we are pleased to welcome Martin Booth, Director of LeBoo Media Ltd, as President, and Mike Reed, Commercial Director at Time & Leisure Magazine, as Vice President. In the words of CEO Forbes Low: “they bring humour, personality, experience and honest thinking – qualities that will benefit all of us.”

That spirit of renewal also extends to our Board of Directors. We said goodbye – and thank you – to Martha Mador, Katerina Damec-Whitelock and Michelle Peters. Their contributions, always thoughtful and rooted in community care, helped shape what the Chamber is today.

In their place, we’re excited to introduce new directors for 2025/26:

Amanda Baker, HackCentre Manager, Kingston University

Rick Brookman, Managing Director, IQ in IT

Patrick Orr, Solicitor and Senior Partner, Orr Litchfield Solicitors & Business Lawyers

Each brings fresh insight and sector expertise – and a clear commitment to our shared goals.

Reflecting on the past year, CEO Forbes Low noted: “We’ve made meaningful progress and learnt a great deal – but we also recognise there is more to do. We will continue to work hard for our membership and community.”

With a refreshed leadership team and Board now in place, the Chamber is energised for the year ahead — ready to offer new opportunities to connect, collaborate and build resilience across our network.